Immediate preservation of evidence following a car or truck wreck is critical. Evidence to explain why a wreck occurred can be lost if not preserved and retrieved immediately. It is vital when a person is seriously injured to immediately preserve [ Read More ]
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What Are Wrongful Death Damages ?
When a family member is killed as the result of the careless act of another, whether it be in a motor vehicle, due to a medical mistake, the result of a product defect or the result of an unsafe premises, [ Read More ]
2018 Year in Review
Baratta, Russell & Baratta (BRB) has grown significantly over the past 21 years and we are grateful for the trust our clients, referring lawyers and past clients who have referred new clients have shown in us. We believe that a [ Read More ]
8 Ways to Improve the Value of Your Personal Injury Case while Living Life to the Fullest Possible
DISCLAIMER: BRB discourages prospective clients from bringing a claim for bodily injury unless serious injury has been suffered. If you are going to make a full recovery in a few weeks or months, it is not in your best interest [ Read More ]
2 Reasons Why You Need to Look at Your Auto Insurance Policy – IMMEDIATELY
Go find your automobile insurance policy and look at the Declarations Page. Let’s make sure you have enough coverage to protect yourself and your loved ones. We are going to focus on two areas of auto insurance that people tend [ Read More ]
2017 – A Year in Review
In 2017 the lawyers of Baratta, Russell and Baratta achieved life changing results for many clients. Below are some of the highlights of 2017. These clients, these heroes, all had one thing in common: a careless actor had changed their [ Read More ]
Car Accident That Isn’t Your Fault – How to Protect Yourself NOW for Medical Expenses that You Will Have to Pay.
Because Pennsylvania is a no-fault state, every motor vehicle accident victim remains responsible for paying their own medical expenses by law. Once your automobile medical coverage is exhausted (if you have medical insurance), the bills must be submitted to your [ Read More ]
Dementia Can Be Result of Previous Traumatic Brain Injury
A recent study in Finland establishes that a severe head injury, especially during middle age, could dramatically increase the risk for developing dementia later in life. The study included 40,639 Finnish adults between the ages of 18 and 65 who [ Read More ]
New Pennsylvania Law – Physicians Themselves MUST Obtain Patient’s Consent
Whenever you are being offered the choice of a medical treatment, you are entitled to know all the risks, benefits and alternatives. The law in Pennsylvania now requires that the treating physician is responsible to do this and is not [ Read More ]
Will My Auto Insurance Rates Go Up?
A client was recently rear ended. Both the striking vehicle and her vehicle had significant property damage. She immediately felt neck and back pain but was reluctant to receive treatment for fear that her auto insurance rates would rise. Were [ Read More ]